Broken By The Scream is a Japanese kawaii metal/idol metal group that integrates metalcore, djent, and deathcore with idol-style vocals, creating a unique soundscape. Formed in October 2016, the band has become known for its unusual vocal setup: founding member Io delivers low growls, while Yayoi provides high-pitched screams, complemented by Tsubaki and Shizuku's clean vocals.

The band officially debuted at Nishikawaguchi Hearts on January 15, 2017, and released their first mini-album, Screaming Rhapsody, later that year through PCI Music. They held their first solo live show, “The First Scream,” at Shibuya DESEO on September 10, 2017. Their live performances, which fuse intense metal music with energetic idol choreography, have garnered attention from both Japanese and international fans. Notably, they performed at the Tokyo Idol Festival in August 2018, where enthusiastic moshing led to heightened security measures. Later in August, tthey released their debut full-length album, An Alien's Portrait.

Broken By The Scream expanded their reach in December 2018, when they performed at the Rock in Taichung festival in Taiwan and later at the Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival in South Korea in January 2019. In September 2019, they later traveled to the United States, performing at a convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

After several lineup changes, the current members include founding growler Io, screamer Yayoi, and vocalists Tsubaki and Shizuku, with former members contributing to the band’s evolution over the years. Subsequent releases such as the 2019 album Noisy Night Fever and the 2022 album RISE into CHAOS reflect the band’s musical and thematic progression. In August 2024, they released the mini-album ReMake Them Joy, showcasing their commitment to evolving their intense, genre-blending style.

The current lineup includes original growler Nozukidaira Io, high-screamer Takayashiki Yayoi (who joined in 2024), and clean vocalists Nanaougi Tsubaki and Mikogami Shizuku. Past members, including original leader Yabusame Ayame and Sumire, who was dismissed early in the band's history, have also contributed to Broken By The Scream’s artistic journey.

Current members:
Nozukidaira Io (野月平イオ; growls) (Original member)
Nanaougi Tsubaki (七々扇ツバキ) (Joined December 22, 2021)
Mikogami Shizuku (御子神シズク) (Joined December 12, 2023)
Takayashiki Yayoi (鷹屋敷ヤヨイ; screams) (Joined March 25, 2024)

Former Members:
Mitateda Sumire (御舘田スミレ) (Original member; Fired February 13, 2017)
Kumanomido Yae (熊埜御堂ヤエ) (Original member; Graduated December 22, 2021)
Yabusame Ayame (流鏑馬アヤメ) (Original member; Former Leader; Graduated November 18, 2023)
Uriin Kagura (雲林院カグラ) (Joined April 8, 2017; Graduated November 18, 2023) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.